Handel’s Messiah Sing-a-Along was enjoyed by the community
Dec 30, 2022 02:44PM ● By Rachel Cordeiro
The Annual Messiah Sing-Along resumed this year after taking an unexpected break due to Covid, and the performance received a welcome reception from the community.
After attending weekly practices that began back in mid September, the Morgan Chamber Choir and Orchestra displayed their talents through the well-known works of Handel’s Messiah.
Several musicians battled sickness in the weeks leading up to the concert but in the end the majority of those who’d been practicing were able to witness the fruits of their labor.
Despite several other community Christmas events taking place the night of the first performance attendance was still favorable for the Saturday evening concert, and Monday night was close to a full house. On both evenings, audience members sung along enthusiastically from their own copies of the score or those they brought along from home.
Each night, the program was opened in prayer following a brief history of Handel’s composition of the Messiah; the length of the concert was ideal for many, finishing at just under an hour. The various musical selections highlighted the talented soloists while also featuring the talent of community members in both the chorus and orchestra. The robust sound of the orchestra and choir easily persuaded the listener that a small town is quite capable of producing a quality fine arts experience, highlighting the spirit and commitment to excellence of so many in our community.
The well-known Hallelujah chorus was the closing number and a favorite of the audience who requested an encore presentation of the selection.
The success of the 2022 Messiah Sing-Along concert was undeniably clear; every listener and performer who commented agreed unanimously on the fact that it will be a favored, annual holiday tradition for the people Morgan Valley.
